ORLANDO, Fla. — The Mega Millions jackpot has rolled 28 times since the last drawing in September, resulting in a $862 million jackpot for tonight’s drawing.
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If won, it would be the largest prize ever offered in December.
Florida players can become the state’s sixth MEGA MILLIONS jackpot winner by purchasing a $2 ticket at any of the retailers across the state.
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Jackpot prize winners can receive their winnings in 30 annual installments or as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $392.1 million.
Jackpot prizes must be claimed within 60 days of the winning jackpot draw to receive the cash option.
Winners have 180 days from the applicable drawing to claim their prize.
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Players should always check their tickets, especially during the busy holiday season.
Players can also win lower-tier prizes ranging from two dollars to $5 million by matching any non-jackpot-winning combinations.
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Jackpots start at $20 million and roll until the jackpot has a winner. Players win by matching the five white ball numbers (1-70) and the Mega Ball number (1-25).
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